Look Up

Looks like my dog is looking up at something here. Not sure what he had in his sites. Sometimes in life, when things aren't going as well as we would like them, we too have to look up, and just rest and wait. To me the waiting seems almost impossible. That's where we learn "patience", that word that I absolutely hate! :) Never ask God for patience, for He will put you into situations that requiere it! I learned that lesson a long time ago. We all have to go through situations like that, however. It's called "growing in the Lord". This picture here of Zeke, seems serene. That's what we have to do. While going through trials, find a place where you can rest. Then just simply wait on the Lord, and look up. He will finish the work He started.

My Big Red Dog :)

Playing with my dog, is one way I find rest!

God Is At The Window

There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. He was given a slingshot to play with out in the woods. He practiced in the woods, but he could never hit the target. Getting a little discouraged, he headed back for dinner. As he was walking back he saw Grandma's pet duck.

Just out of impulse, he let the slingshot fly, hit the duck square in the head and killed it. He was shocked and grieved!

In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the wood pile; only to see his sister watching! Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing. After lunch the next day Grandma said, "Sally, let’s wash the dishes" But Sally said, "Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in the kitchen." Then she whispered to him, "Remember the duck?" So Johnny did the dishes.

Later that day, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing and Grandma said, "I'm sorry but I need Sally to help make supper." Sally just smiled and said, "Well that's all right because Johnny told me he wanted to help" She whispered again, "Remember the duck?" So Sally went fishing and Johnny stayed to help.

After several days of Johnny doing both his chores and Sally's; he finally couldn't stand it any longer. He came to Grandma and confessed that he had killed the duck.
Grandma knelt down, gave him a hug and said, "Sweetheart, I know. You see, I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing, but because I love you, I forgave you. I was just wondering how long you would let Sally make a slave of you."
 
Whatever is in your past, whatever you have done...and the devil keeps throwing it up in your face (lying, cheating, debt, fear, bad habits, hatred, anger, bitterness, etc.)...whatever it is...You need to know that God was standing at the window and He saw the whole thing. He has seen your whole life. He wants you to know that He loves you and that you are forgiven.
He's just wondering how long you will let the devil make a slave of you. The great thing about God is that when you ask for forgiveness; He not only forgives you, but He forgets. It is by God's grace and mercy that we are saved

Turnover's From DN

1 package Crescent Rolls
1 can pie filling
Take half of the pack of rolls and place them flat on a cookie sheet. Now place some of your favorite pie filling in the middle and spread. Use the other half of the can of rolls to cover these. Press closed with a fork. Bake according to directions on package of rolls.
Icing:
1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
3 tsp water.
Mix and spread over the tops of the turnovers when finished baking.
These taste just like the store bought ones, but bigger!!!

Rose Breasted Grosbeak

I saw one of these birds at my feeder the other day, but didn't know what it was. The next day I found an e-mail from my sister in law, with a picture of this same bird, and the name of it! Are we in sync or what? I love watching the birds, but haven't had much time to do so as of lately. I'm enjoying my new job, working with the handicapped. But it is going to be very difficult at times, because there is a lot to learn. Haven't had much time to post, however, because of the new job. I don't want to give this up, because I do enjoy it. So please bear with me, and check back to see if I have anything new. It may be days or weeks, before I can get back to post. But please don't give up on me! I will try to get back as often as I can. Love you all, and thank you for being patient with me:)

Special Delivery!

Yesterday was my husband's and my anniversary. I have been very sick, with strep throat. So I spent most of the day sleeping. My husband sent me my card, special delivery! Zeke brought me the card, but didn't want to let me have it! I had to chase him down, to get it:)

Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

2 cups cooked chicken
2 cups mixed vegetables, frozen
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup (Mushroom or celery can be used instead)
1/2 stick of butter
1/2 to 3/4 soup can of milk
Bake chicken and tear into pieces. I usually just bake some chicken parts and take out the bones and take off the skin. Then I tear up the meat.
Put 2 cups of mixed vegetables into 3qt. pan with 1/2 stick of butter. I use a baking pan about 8X11, and it works just fine. Heat frozen vegetables with the butter for 2 to 3 minutes in microwave on high. They do not need to be totally unfrozen when finished, just slightly unthawed. Remove pan from Microwave. In a separate bowl, mix together soup and milk. Then pour this into the vegetables in the pan. Mix well. Now spread out the chicken evenly over the soup and vegetables.
Now to make the crust!
1-1/2 cups of Bisquick (I used all purpose Jiffy Mix) and 1-1/2 cups milk. Get a bowl and put the Bisquick in it. Then slowly add the milk. You may not use all of the 1-1/2 cups of milk, but be sure the mixture is not to thick to spread over pan. Once you have mixed this well, pour over chicken and vegetables evenly. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or golden brown. (Mom may want to make a double batch with the way Dad eats!)
Feel free to season to taste.

Thank you DN for this recipe, it sounds yummy! If anyone else has some good recipes, please e-mail me! I'm always looking for some new ones!